The 5.9-mile road race will start at the east end of Collingwood Street in Newcastle city centre at 7.15pm on Monday and will finish at Shibdon Road Playing Fields in Blaydon at approximately 9pm.

Competitors will assemble in the Bigg Market area from 5pm onwards and some roads will be closed.

As this is likely to cause serious congestion in Newcastle city centre, Scotswood and Gateshead, motorists are advised to avoid these areas if at all possible.

Blaydon Race road closures start at 5pm and carry on until 9pm, but the length of the Blaydon Races route will not all be closed for that period. The road from the starting line to the Blaydon Bridge is likely to be accessible from about 7.40pm once the runners have left and the road has been cleaned.

Between 5pm and 9.30pm there is also a Blaydon Race road closure of Chainbridge Road from Shibdon Road to the A695 Blaydon highway. There is no access to and from Cowen Road and Blaydon Industrial Park from 6.30pm.

Chief Superintendent Andy McDyer said: “This is a very popular event which draws large crowds who enthusiastically support the competitors. This is a highlight for many local runners who enjoy the race through the heart of Newcastle and Gateshead. Officers have been working with the race organisers to help people enjoy the event while aiming to minimise the disruption to commuters and other road users where possible.”

The Cloth Market will close at 5.15pm, followed by nearby roads at 6.30pm.

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